by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 28 degrees and certificates in Wooden Boatbuilding Technology. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 75% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $28,034 one year after completing, rising to $42,474 after four years.
A major in Wooden Boatbuilding Technology explores A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills To Construct And Repair Traditional And Modern Wooden Boats. Includes Instruction In Budgeting, Drafting, Fairing, Lofting, Joinery, Planking, Spars And Rigging, And Woodworking.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, wooden boatbuilding technology is a widely-pursued major, with 28 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award wooden boatbuilding technology degrees, an average of 14 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 21.
By level, the 28 awards include 7 certificates and 21 associate degrees.
Women earned 25% of wooden boatbuilding technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (7 of 28). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (25) and Hispanic or Latino (1), and international students earned 1.
The most common wooden boatbuilding technology credential is the associate degree: 21 of the 28 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to wooden boatbuilding technology call most for Monitoring, Operations Monitoring and Speaking, and for knowledge of Production and Processing, Design and Building and Construction, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Arm-Hand Steadiness and Finger Dexterity.
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How long a wooden boatbuilding technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 7 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 21 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to wooden boatbuilding technology, at 30.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate | 30.8% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 30.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 20.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 14.3% |
| Some college courses | 4.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Wooden Boatbuilding Technology, with an average median salary of $56,292; the strongest outlook belongs to Woodworkers, All Other, at 10.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Wood Carver, Veneer Patcher, Hand Woodworking Sander and Pole Framer.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to wooden boatbuilding technology, at 945,993.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Woodworkers, All Other | 945,993 | 10.0% |
| Model Makers, Wood | 478,406 | 0.5% |
Wooden Boatbuilding Technology graduates earn a median $28,034 one year after completing their program, $42,474 after four years and $46,526 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,034 |
| 4 years | $42,474 |
| 5 years | $46,526 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to wooden boatbuilding technology, with a median salary of $57,136.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Woodworkers, All Other | $57,136 |
| Model Makers, Wood | $55,448 |
Wooden Boatbuilding Technology has 4 similar majors in the Precision Production field, which together award 582 degrees a year; the largest are Cabinetmaking and Millwork (483), Furniture Design and Manufacturing (56) and Woodworking, General (37). Browse all Precision Production majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | 483 |
| Furniture Design and Manufacturing | 56 |
| Woodworking, General | 37 |
| Woodworking, Other | 6 |
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